Big Flavor in Every Father’s Day Side

Jenny deRemer

Jun 13, 2025

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Dad’s main dish may be the headliner, but these sides are stealing the spotlight. Whether it’s Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, or Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings, there’s no playing backup here. Old-Fashioned Potato Salad with Lemon and Tarragon brings a bright bite, while Honey Soy Glazed Carrots keep things sweet and savory. This lineup is made to match Dad’s appetite—with zero shortcuts.

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Easy Pilau Rice Recipe

A close-up image featuring yellow rice with whole star anise, cloves, and cardamom pods on top.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Easy Pilau Rice Recipe spices up plain rice with fragrant flair in just a few simple steps.

To learn more: Easy Pilau Rice Recipe

Moroccan Couscous Salad

Close-up of couscous salad with chickpeas, raisins, yellow bell peppers, and fresh parsley leaves.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Moroccan Couscous Salad tosses fluffy couscous with bold spices, fresh herbs, and bursts of citrusy joy.

To learn more: Moroccan Couscous Salad

Soda Bread Rolls

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Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Soda Bread Rolls bake up crusty on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in a flash.

To learn more: Soda Bread Rolls

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad with Lemon and Tarragon

A bowl of potato salad topped with sliced celery, red onions, and chopped herbs sits next to a gold spoon. Flowers and a white blossom appear in the background.
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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad With Lemon And Tarragon gives grandma’s classic a zesty refresh, mixing creamy spuds with bright citrus and herby flair.

To learn more: Old-Fashioned Potato Salad with Lemon and Tarragon

Chestnut and Cranberry Stuffing Balls

Close-up of baked oatmeal cookies with visible dried cranberries and oats on a yellow plate.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Chestnut And Cranberry Stuffing Balls roll festive flavors into bite-sized bundles of herby, nutty goodness.

To learn more: Chestnut and Cranberry Stuffing Balls

Brussel Sprout Slaw

A close-up of shredded cabbage and carrots coated in creamy dressing, served in a yellow dish.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Brussel Sprout Slaw shreds those little green guys into a crunchy, tangy slaw that might just outshine the main dish.

To learn more: Brussel Sprout Slaw

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Several ears of roasted corn on the cob with melting pats of butter on top.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Air Fryer Corn On The Cob roasts up sweet, juicy kernels with a golden char—no grill, no fuss, just pure corn perfection in minutes.

To learn more: Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings

A pile of golden brown onion rings sits on parchment paper beside a small bowl of ketchup.
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Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings dip thick-cut rings into tangy buttermilk and fry ‘til golden, crunchy bliss.

To learn more: Crispy Southern Buttermilk Onion Rings

Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls

A yellow bowl containing several golden-brown stuffing balls with visible herbs and small pieces of vegetables.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls pack classic holiday flavor into crispy, herby bites that are basically comfort food rolled up.

To learn more: Sage and Onion Stuffing Balls

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Close-up of a baked casserole topped with mashed potatoes, diced green onions, and crispy bacon bits, with a serving spoon lifting a portion.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole mashes comfort with chaos—cheese, bacon, and creamy spuds baked into one over-the-top, crave-worthy dish.

To learn more: Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Turkish Bulgur Pilaf

Cooked bulgur grains mixed with red tomato sauce, topped with fresh green parsley leaves.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Turkish Bulgur Pilaf stirs nutty bulgur with savory tomato, herbs, and a hint of spice for a side dish that quietly steals the spotlight.

To learn more: Turkish Bulgur Pilaf

Skillet Scalloped Potato Gratin

A casserole dish filled with sliced potatoes, topped with melted cheese and sprinkled herbs, sits on a wooden table. Sprigs of fresh thyme and whole potatoes are arranged nearby.
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Skillet Scalloped Potato Gratin layers thin potatoes in creamy, cheesy luxury with golden edges that mean business.

To learn more: Skillet Scalloped Potato Gratin

No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread

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Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread skips the rise but keeps all the chew, turning out warm, pillowy rounds in record time.

To learn more: No-Yeast Yogurt Flatbread

Honey Soy Glazed Carrots

Close-up of glazed roasted carrots in a black baking dish.
Image Credit: Daniela Apostol for My Gorgeous Recipes

Glazed Roasted Carrots caramelize into sweet, glossy perfection with just the right amount of char.

To learn more: Honey Soy Glazed Carrots

Pineapple Casserole

A silver spoon lifting a cheesy, golden-brown casserole with pineapple chunks from a white baking dish.
Image Credit: Cheerful Cook

Pineapple Casserole mixes sweet pineapple with buttery crumbs and melty cheese in a combo that sounds wrong but tastes so right.

To learn more: Pineapple Casserole

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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